i've been using a pull behind AGRI-FAB. bought new 4yrs ago and just had replace the wire. but, i replaced it with an model air plane propellar. also the nut was rusted on so i had to expoxy it on. but heck it works better now.

Get the Scotyt's SR2000, it has an adjustable cone under the hopperr to even spread material on both sides and will spread fertilizer in a 12' to 14' width with ease. Fast, accurate and convenient. Pay the extra money for the stainless steel SR2000 with the side deflector. It will keep the fertilizer off walkways and out of pools. People get pissy if they see fert on their driveway, etc.

I've used the Lesco also this year, it can't compete with Scott's: uneven spread, not as much of a swath, etc.

IMHO a scotts spreader will out perform a lesco spreader any day of the week, the only thing that we use lesco spreaders for is to spread lime. they take a little more abuse than the scotts. a scotts spreader around this area is about $480 and a lesco is $450 well worth the extra $30.

I thought some of those prices sounded high also. I paid $300 for mine....they are usually on sale in either March or April. They sell for $325 normally. These prices are for the stainless steel models. I think the painted models are $25 cheaper.